Episodios

  • They Lied About "Black on Black Crime." Here's The REAL Cause & Solution | The People's Brief

    They Lied About "Black on Black Crime." Here's The REAL Cause & Solution | The People's Brief
    Sep 10 2025
    This week, Lynae Vanee is tackling the myth of "black on black crime." She brings on #Chicago historian Shermann "Dilla" Thomas to talk about the long history of criminalization in America. Then, #Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott joins the show to discuss the real solutions his city is using to reduce violence. He explains how they are focusing on community investment and opportunity instead of just policing. This episode gets to the root of the problem, showing how it's a socioeconomic issue, not a racial one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 m
  • Environmental Racism: From Hurricane Katrina to xAI's Supercomputer in Memphis | The People's Brief

    Environmental Racism: From Hurricane Katrina to xAI's Supercomputer in Memphis | The People's Brief
    Aug 27 2025
    Host Lynae Vanee sits down with meteorologist Jonathan Stacey to break down exactly what climate change is doing to our weather right now. Hurricane Katrina survivor Timphany Jean shares her story of being abandoned by the government during one of America's worst natural disasters. Then lawyer and activist Elizabeth Booker Houston explains how companies like XAI are targeting black and brown communities with polluting facilities. We're talking about environmental racism, what you can do to protect your family, and why the next four years matter more than ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    47 m
  • AI is Coming for Black Communities: What You Need to Know NOW | The People's Brief

    AI is Coming for Black Communities: What You Need to Know NOW | The People's Brief
    Aug 20 2025
    Lynae Vanee breaks down the real talk about artificial intelligence and how it's affecting Black and brown communities. Guest Esosa Osa from Onyx Impact joins to discuss both the threats and opportunities AI presents. They cover everything from job automation and racial bias to environmental impact and surveillance. But it's not all doom and gloom, they also talk about how we can use AI as a tool for liberation instead of letting it control us. This conversation should change how you think about AI and your place in the tech revolution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 m
  • Why We Believe Tupac Is Alive But Deny Real Conspiracies That Hurt Us | The People's Brief

    Why We Believe Tupac Is Alive But Deny Real Conspiracies That Hurt Us | The People's Brief
    Aug 13 2025
    Host Lynae Vanee wants to know what's really going on with groupthink. This episode explores how hive mindsets and the need to disagree with everything have taken over the internet. Lynae brings in guests Jessie Woo, Deante Kyle, and Justin Scott to unpack it all. They get into why some conspiracy theories feel true, how online arguments can impact the real world, and who benefits when everyone is confused. It's a real conversation about the way we think and how social media shapes our reality. We look at why people would rather argue with facts than accept them. The episode breaks down how this confusion is created on purpose to keep people quiet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 m
  • Why 50% of Latinos Voted for Trump After He Promised to Deport Them | The People's Brief

    Why 50% of Latinos Voted for Trump After He Promised to Deport Them | The People's Brief
    Aug 6 2025
    Lynae Vanee breaks down one of the most confusing election results ever, nearly half of Latino voters chose #Trump despite his promises to target their communities. We dive deep into the history that connects Black and #Latino communities, from shared experiences of colonization and slavery to how white supremacy keeps us divided today. Fresco Steez from Dream Defenders explains why immigration is a Black issue too, and we hear real stories from people affected by #ICEraids. Hood Anchor Ye hits the streets to talk to Latino voters about regret and what's really happening in their communities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 m
  • Black Women Are STILL Not Protected: The Dark Side of Money, Power & Respect | The People's Brief

    Black Women Are STILL Not Protected: The Dark Side of Money, Power & Respect | The People's Brief
    Jul 30 2025
    Host Lynae Vanee brings together Dawn Montgomery, Dr. Alduan Tartt, Loren LoRosa, Ray Daniels, Detavio Samuels, and historian TL Cross for Part 2 of our talk to speak about something we can't ignore anymore. When Black men get money and power, who really pays the price when things go wrong? We're diving deep into the stories behind the headlines, from music videos to courtrooms, from childhood trauma to celebrity scandals. This isn't about canceling anyone, it's about real accountability and protecting the people who need it most. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    50 m
  • Why Every Black Millionaire Eventually Falls: The Money, Power & Respect Trap | The People's Brief

    Why Every Black Millionaire Eventually Falls: The Money, Power & Respect Trap | The People's Brief
    Jul 23 2025
    Host Lynae Vanee sits down with CEO Detavio Samuels, music exec Ray Daniels, motivational speaker Brandi Davis, and historian TL Cross to unpack the complex relationship Black Americans have with money, power, and respect. They explore how hip hop culture glorified the hustle, why some Black leaders fall into the trap of copying white power structures, and what happens when ambition goes wrong. From pre-colonial African wealth concepts to modern-day narcissism and greed, this deep dive shows the cost of chasing external validation. The conversation gets real about everything from Diddy's downfall to the illusion of social media success. Listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 m
  • Raphael Warnock On Fighting Trump's Attacks On Healthcare & Food Assistance | The People's Brief

    Raphael Warnock On Fighting Trump's Attacks On Healthcare & Food Assistance | The People's Brief
    Jul 9 2025
    Senator Raphael Warnock joins The People's Brief to discuss the current state of civil unrest and the #Trump administration's impact on working families. As both a senior pastor and Georgia's first Black senator, Warnock breaks down how proposed cuts to healthcare, SNAP benefits, and housing will disproportionately affect Black communities. He explains why he views budgets as moral documents, shares his role in pushing for student debt relief, and draws parallels between today's activism and the civil rights movement. Warnock emphasizes that change comes from the bottom up, urging citizens to stay engaged and persistent in fighting for justice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 m